Turmeric Kitchen Brings Indian Cuisine to Lebanon’s Miracle Mile
I am having what I call an “urban moment.” Ever a devoted home cook, the summer’s heat, the endless unpacking, and my new location have temporarily transformed me into someone who resembles my big city friends. I’m sampling restaurants and most of all, I’m ordering takeout. Frequently.
Turmeric Kitchen held a grand opening last week at its location in the space formerly occupied by China Station on the Miracle Mile in Lebanon NH. I stopped in for lunch (and takeout for dinner) yesterday to partake of some of its Indian cuisine. Sit-down service is anticipated but at least as of this lunch occasion, not quite ready; there are 2- and 4-person booths in the dining room where we were welcome to sit and dig into the takeout dishes as they emerged from the kitchen. Paper plates and utensils were provided. We placed an order with the friendly guy at the front counter and settled in.
Turmeric Kitchen has a generous menu. We chose saag paneer, lamb vindaloo, chicken korma, chicken tandoori kebab, rice, garlic naan, and for dessert, gulab jamun. (A warning: the takeout menu on site named, but did not describe, the dishes. A glance at the menu online before you go is recommended especially if you are not familiar with Indian food). Level of spice/heat is up to you.
The generous portion of saag paneer was excellent on both counts: the paneer (cubes of sturdy cheese) abundant and the puréed spinach sauce nicely spiced and served with yellow (presumably turmeric-infused) basmati rice. Chicken korma was tender and tasty in its seasoned yoghurt and cream sauce into which we couldn’t resist dunking the garlic naan. The kebob turned out to be two whole chicken legs cooked tandoori style on a bed of vegetables (photo, above). The vindaloo still awaits. Our bag of takeout has so far provided both lunch and dinner for two adults with the remainder back in the fridge for tomorrow’s lunch.
It’s a welcome addition to the Upper Valley’s food scene and we will happily return and soon. More info, hours, and menu are here.
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